O'Neal Manufacturing Services
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — AMBRIDGE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | O'Neal Manufacturing Services | Report ID | 2016032183 |
| Address | 2975 Duss Avenue | City, State ZIP | AMBRIDGE, PENNSYLVANIA 15003 |
| Event Date | March 12, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331221 | Inspection # | 1135771 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.61000, -80.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On March 12, 2016, an employee fell from the third step of a 6-foot fiberglass step ladder when his boot became hung up. He broke his left hip and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On March 12, 2016, a worker at O'Neal Manufacturing Services in AMBRIDGE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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